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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $297

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$770

One-way from

$297
15/2-21/2
  • 15/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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4/2
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Sun 15/219:40KUL - CNS
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/219:15CNS - KUL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$770
Sat 14/217:00KUL - CNS
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/219:15CNS - KUL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$846
Sat 14/217:00KUL - CNS
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/219:15CNS - KUL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$869
Fri 30/115:25KUL - CNS
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/209:05CNS - KUL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$974
Sun 15/217:50KUL - CNS
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/219:15CNS - KUL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,055
Sat 7/309:30PEN - CNS
1 stop29h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/318:35CNS - PEN
1 stop15h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,371
Sat 7/307:50PEN - CNS
2 stops54h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/314:50CNS - PEN
2 stops47h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/1$1,591
Sat 7/312:05PEN - CNS
1 stop27h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/311:40CNS - PEN
2 stops23h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,603
Sat 7/307:50PEN - CNS
2 stops48h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/314:50CNS - PEN
2 stops54h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$1,631

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Malaysia to Cairns that are best for you.

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Malaysia

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 15/2

19:40-05:45

1 stop32h 05m

Cairns

Sat 21/2

19:15-10:10

1 stop16h 55m

$770

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/2

16:45-05:45

1 stop11h 00m

Cairns

Fri 20/2

19:15-08:05

2 stops14h 50m

$918

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 30/1

15:25-05:45

1 stop12h 20m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

09:05-10:10

2 stops27h 05m

$974

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 15/2

17:50-11:05

1 stop15h 15m

Cairns

Fri 20/2

19:15-10:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,055

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/2

17:00-05:45

1 stop10h 45m

Cairns

Sun 22/2

09:45-20:15

1 stop12h 30m

$1,145

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 15/2

17:50-11:05

1 stop15h 15m

Cairns

Sun 22/2

09:45-20:15

1 stop12h 30m

$1,330

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 7/3

09:30-17:20

1 stop29h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-08:30

1 stop15h 55m

$1,371

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 7/3

07:50-10:45

2 stops48h 55m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-19:05

2 stops54h 15m

$1,631

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/5

20:40-05:30

1 stop30h 50m

$342

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/5

16:30-05:30

1 stop11h 00m

$382

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Cairns

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Malaysia?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Malaysia.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 29h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 05m. The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5568 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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